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Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk – the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Passed away peacefully on the 22nd May 2025. Daughter of the late Len Nicholas, formerly of Cardiff and Birmingham. Funeral service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel on 13th June at 1.30pm. Alexander Burn Funeral Directors. 436 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JA. Tel: 01242 245350
Beloved Dad of Elizabeth and Father-in-law to Hywel. Passed away at St Peter’s Hospice, Bristol on 4th May 2025. Sleep well Dad, finally free from pain, will love and miss you always. Funeral to take place at Holy Trinity, Westbury-on-Trym Parish Church at 1pm on Thursday 26th June 2025. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in aid of St Peters Hospice. https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/04-05-2025-norman-john-bright/ * * * * Beloved Grandad of Tristan, Bronwyn, Sami and Grandfather-in-law to Tasha. Although you will be greatly missed, we take comfort knowing you are probably enjoying a beautiful garden somewhere. * * * * Beloved Great Grandad to Drake, Emrys and Magnus. Thank you for all the cakes and chocolate biscuits everytime we visited you. We will miss you
of Cheddar Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 22nd May 2025 aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred. A funeral service to be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to Cheddar Medical Centre Equipment Fund may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways, Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF. Tel: 01934 742885.
(née Callow ) Of West Pennard passed away suddenly at home on 28th May 2025, aged 72 years. Much loved wife of Derek, dear mother to Alan, Ray, Ian and Mary. Mother-in-law to Aimee, Adele and Jo and Granny to Thomas, Hayley, Gabi, Ben, Olivia, Jacob and Harriet. She will be missed by the village and all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Nicholas’ Church, West Pennard on Saturday 21st June 2025 at 12 pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for St. Nicholas’ Church made payable to West Pennard PCC may be made online via funeral-notices.co.uk or forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY. Tel. 01458 831020
Passed away peacefully at home on May 28th 2025, surrounded by his loving family, aged 71 years. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday, 20th June at 3.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The RUXH (to benefit the Oncology Unit and The Head and Neck Ward) and Dorothy House are being accepted by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565
Passed away 29th May 2025 aged 79 years. David will be very sadly missed by his wife Jane, his son Andrew, his daughter Katherine and his grandchildren Alfie and Molly along with all of his family and friends. David’s funeral service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Friday 27th June at 12.45pm. Family flowers only but in lieu of flowers, donations would be warmly received for Southmead Hospital. These can be made online at www.aedavey.co.uk or sent c/o AE Davey 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, Bristol BS48 2DS.
of Redlynch passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday 21st May 2025 aged 89 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A service of celebration for his life will be held at St Mary’s Church, Bruton on Friday 20th June 2025 at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK can be left in the collection box after the service or made directly online at www.mfranksandsons.co.uk (announcements). Cheques payable to the charity can also be forwarded to: M Franks & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627.
Aged 70, passed away suddenly but peacefully on 31st May 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. A devoted wife, mother, and Nana, Sally touched the lives of all who knew her and will be deeply missed. A funeral service to celebrate her life will take place on Thursday, 19th June 2025 at 3:00 pm at Haycombe Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, may be made to the Stroke Association
Peacefully at the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital on the 2nd June 2025 aged 63 years. Formerly employed by Rolls Royce for 44 years. A much loved husband, father and brother. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby on Monday 30th June at 14.30pm. A splash of purple to be worn at Jim’s request. Family flowers only but if desired donations to Cancer Research UK may be made via www.wathalls.co.uk.
Passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital on the 26th of April 2025, aged 85 years. Loved and missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at Bristol Memorial Woodlands on Monday 23rd June at 2:15pm, followed by a burial at 3:15pm. Donations if desired, can be made to British Heart Foundation and Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre at https://funerals.uk.net/make-a-donation/. Enquiries to L&J Gulwell Funeral Directors, 1 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35 2AD.
09/03/1945 – 17/05/2025 Chris peacefully passed away at the Bristol Royal Infirmary on Saturday 17th May 2025, aged 80. Chris will be sadly missed and remembered by her sister Jean and by Steve & Ann and Sue & George
(Pembury) Passed away peacefully in the BRI on Saturday 17th May, aged 80 years. A wonderful, devoted mum to David & Liz and son-in-law Marc, and loving Nanny to Spyrit and Harmony. You’re missed so very much, more than you’ll ever know. The funeral will take place on Wednesday 25th June at 1.30pm, at South Bristol Crematorium, Bedminster Down, BS13 7AS. All welcome to celebrate & remember. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Society at the Crematorium on the day.
(Hughes) Mary Powell passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital 31st May after a wonderful life of 94 years. Devoted Mum to Kevin, Martin and Nigel, cherished Nanny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, loved by her wider family and those who knew her. A service to honour Mary’s life will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium on Friday, 20th June at 11:00am. Donations will be gratefully received in lieu of flowers towards CHSW – Children’s Hospice South West. All enquiries to be directed to Sheppard Funeral Directors, 2A Victoria Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 5JS. Telephone 0117 956 9479.
Of Somerton. Unexpectedly passed away on 29th May 2025 aged 65 years. A much loved Husband of Nicki, Father of David and Carmen, Grandfather to Eliana and Nia, Son and Brother. Mark will be missed deeply by all of his family and many friends. Funeral service to be held at St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Somerton on Friday 27th June at 11:00am. Family flowers only please, however donations if desired are invited for Toybox charity may be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk, or cheques made payable to the charity may be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury BA6 9GY.
Sadly passed away Thursday 22nd May 2025 aged 85 years. Beloved Husband and much loved Dad who will be greatly missed by us all. Funeral to be held at 11:15 am Wednesday 18th June at South Bristol Crematorium Bridgewater Road BS13 7AS All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of David are collected for The National Autistic Society and may be given after the service. R. Davies & Son 10 Gilda Parade Whitchurch BS14 9HY 01275 833 441
formerly of Compton Martin. Passed away peacefully on May 22nd 2025, aged 90 years. Beloved Wife of the late Harold Tossell. Loving Mother of Judith, Mark and Susan. A treasured Gran and Great Gran she will be sadly missed by all of her family. The Funeral Service will be held at St Michael’s Church, Compton Martin on Thursday, 19th June at 2.00 pm followed by burial in the Churchyard. Flowers or donations for The R.N.L.I. are being accepted in memory of Mary by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565.
(nee Gaulding) 15th June 1952 – 1st June 2025 Passed away after a long illness. Funeral service Canford Monday 23rd June 2025 2.15pm. I’ll miss you Ger Brother Kevin
Passed away peacefully on 27th May in Weston General Hospital aged 86 years. Much loved dad to Bridget and Stuart, grandad to Samantha, Matthew, Luke and Abigail, great-grandad to Pippa and Rudy and dear brother to June and Isy. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at St. Andrew’s Church, Congresbury on Wednesday 11th June at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Weston Hospicecare and Old Brymorians Association c/o Keith C. Britton & Son Funeral Directors, 10 High Street, Yatton BS49 4JA or via kcbritton.co.uk
of Street formerly of Glastonbury passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday 15th May 2025 aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Peter and dearly loved sister of Martine, Janine and of the late Jonathan who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Street United Reformed Church on Tuesday 24th June 2025 at 12.00 noon followed by interment in Meare Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Parkinson’s UK can be left in the collection box after the service or made directly online at www.mfranksandsons.co.uk (announcements). Cheques payable to the charity can also be forwarded to: M Franks & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627.
In Memoriams
15th June 2022. My son, a bright and shining star, now gone beyond, yet near and far, memories linger sweet and true, forever loved, we miss you. Love from Mum, Gail, Deborah and Families. xxxx
11/06/2013 Dear Dad, it’s been 12 years today. We think of you every single day and how you were such a lovely Dad to us. We will always love you dearly, no matter how much time passes. Love you Dad. Son Andrew, Daughter Ange, Gary, Matt and Dan xxxxx
Birthday Memoriams
Wishing a happy 92nd birthday to our Dad in heaven. On days like today, we miss you even more than usual. Today, we remember the funny, kind, loving, Selfless person you were. We may be far from each other, But we know we’ll see each other again someday. And the love we feel for you only grows. We’ll cherish the amazing memories. We got to share with you. Love and miss you always. From Bonnie, Gary, Jeff, Shelly, Teresa, Marcia, Darren and their families. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.